Introduction

Nominees contesting the 2nd Annual Event

Venue for the 2nd Annual Event

Introduction

Steve Crew, a founder of the Wise Old Owls sadly died on July 18th 1999, aged just 50.  He is sorely missed - needless to say, especially by his family and his widow Joan.

After Steve's death many people expressed a desire to see something done to commemorate his long-time contribution to quiz leagues, and to mark the genuine affection & high regard in which he was held.

After talking to people it soon became apparent a run of the mill competition or trophy named in his honour was not enough.  To do him justice would require some meaningful rationale lay behind whatever was done.

Steve had firm ideas about the spirit in which quiz matches ought to be played.  He took a dim view of the gamesmanship and 'win at all costs' mentality that some teams display on occasion.  That being the case it was resolved to institute an annual competition - as part of the Wise Old Owls Yorkshire Quiz League - to reward and, just as importantly, engender fair play.

Although only those teams nominated were able to contest the trophy, all teams participating in the Wise Old Owls Yorkshire Quiz League were invited to attend and take part in the quiz.  Indeed, in addition the the six named below, plus a representative side from the 5 Towns Quiz League, seven other Wise Old Owls teams came along and took part on the night.

Nominees contesting the 2nd Annual event

Sadly, the team with the greatest handicap (i.e. they were due to play- off 'scratch'), could not attend.

Venue for the 2nd Annual event 

The event was once again staged at the Lee Brig W.M.C., St Mary's Rd. Altofts, West Yorkshire.  We would like to record here our thanks once again to the Committee for showing us such fine hospitality.

Quiz Rounds ( follow links to questions)

The event was a "table quiz" rather than thus usual team v. team contest.  All participants were faced with the same questions and teams were allowed to field their entire playing squad (i.e. not limited to four players as in matches).

We now look forward to January 2002 and the 3rd annual commemorative evening.  And I am pleased to report that Steve's widow, Joan, should once again be in attendance on the night.
                                                                                                               Chris Jones